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“Meet the Team” series, where we highlight the people behind ZagTrader and the work that powers our global fintech platform. Introducing Shaheen Habash, Senior Tech Lead at ZagTrader. With over 12 years of experience in financial technology, Shaheen leads the development and integration of ZagTrader’s platform with trading venues, market data providers, banking systems, and financial infrastructure. His work helps ensure reliable connectivity across the trading ecosystem, supporting institutions operating across multiple markets.

I recently joined the From Code to C-Suite podcast to talk about the journey of building fintech infrastructure and the realities of operating in capital markets. Watch the episode: youtu.be/9uLmapymWY4 @zagtrader #FinTech #CapitalMarkets #WealthTech #TradingTechnology

🚀 ZagTrader launches a fully integrated Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL) ecosystem. Check the article below for details👇 x.com/zagtrader/stat…

NEW: @KuCoinInst partners with @zagtrader to bridge traditional finance and digital asset markets.

A step forward for institutional crypto access. KuCoin Institutional partners with @zagtrader to bridge traditional finance and digital asset markets. - Institutional access - Scalable infrastructure - Built for institutions #KuCoinInstitutional #ZagTrader

🚀 ZagTrader partners with @KuCoinInst to advance institutional access to digital asset markets. The collaboration supports structured connectivity between traditional financial infrastructure and global crypto markets. 🔗 Institutional-grade access. 🌐 Regulated framework. 🏦 Built for banks & brokers.

🌙 Ramadan Kareem Wishing our community a month filled with peace, gratitude, and prosperity. #Ramadan #ZagTrader

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫! 🎉 2025 was defined by collaboration, dedication, and continuous innovation. Every milestone reached was the result of a committed team working together to deliver resilient financial market infrastructure for our clients around the world. As we move forward, our focus remains on growth, innovation, and strengthening partnerships. Thank you to our team, clients, and partners for being part of the journey. Here’s to new opportunities, shared success, and continued progress in the year ahead. #ZagTrader

Merry Christmas from ZagTrader.🎄🌟 Thank you to our clients and partners for your trust and collaboration this year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and continued success in 2026.

Virtu Financial algorithms are now certified and live on ZagTrader. This integration enables institutional clients to access Virtu execution strategies within the ZagTrader platform, expanding execution options across our global trading ecosystem. @VirtuFinancial #ZagTrader #Virtu #InstitutionalTrading

Introducing Swift Suite within the ZagTrader platform! ZagTrader’s Swift Suite modernizes SWIFT message processing for #banks, #brokers, #custodians, and exchanges offering automated, integrated control across post-trade operations without disrupting existing systems. For more information or to request a demonstration, visit zagtrader.com. #ZagTrader #PostTrade #FinTech #CapitalMarkets #DigitalTransformation #FinTechInfrastructure

Today @shihabkhalil will be at Abu Dhabi Finance Week! We’re especially excited this year as we’ve been 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 for 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 / 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. 🎉 📍 Shihab will be attending today, representing both ZagTrader and ZagVentures. If you're a #bank, #broker, #exchange, or #fintech founder looking to scale your market infrastructure, let’s connect and explore how we can partner on your next big launch. Looking forward to celebrating growth, partnerships, and fintech innovation at @ADFinanceWeek 2025! 🌍💡 @ADGlobalMarket @ @TheMENAFintech #ADFW #FintechAbuDhabi #ADGM #MENA #CapitalMarkets #DigitalAssets #FintechInfrastructure #ZagTrader #ADFW2025 #MENAFintechAwards #Innovation #OpenFinance

Abu Dhabi Finance Week @ADFinanceWeek hits different this year. @zagtrader now powers exchanges, brokers, asset managers & market makers across 25+ markets – with $500B+ on platform and a clear line of sight to $1T AUM in 2026. I’ll be at #ADFW / #FintechAbuDhabi at @ADGlobalMarket on Wednesday. If you’re building serious market infrastructure, let’s talk. #ADFW #FintechAbuDhabi #ADGM #MENA #CapitalMarkets #DigitalAssets #FintechInfrastructure #ADFW2025 #AbuDhabi

I’ll be at Abu Dhabi Finance Week (@ADFinanceWeek) on Wednesday 10 December, with a special focus on Fintech Abu Dhabi. Looking forward to catching up with industry peers, exploring partnerships around ZagTrader’s trading and infrastructure platform. Furthermore, on behalf of ZagVentures—meeting fintech startups who are building the next generation of capital markets and financial technology. If you’re attending and would like to connect, feel free to reach out or leave a comment. #ADFW #FintechAbuDhabi #Fintech #AbuDhabi

✨We’re thrilled to announce that ZagTrader has been nominated for 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 / 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 at the MENA Fintech Awards 2025 – 4th Edition, hosted by ADGM at ADFW! 🗓 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆: 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🕒 𝟱:𝟭𝟱 𝗣𝗠 𝗢𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 📍 𝗔𝗗𝗤 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮, 𝗔𝗗𝗚𝗠, 𝗔𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗵 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗔𝗯𝘂 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶, 𝗨𝗔𝗘 We look forward to the awards ceremony during ADFW. #ADFW2025 #MENA #MENAFintechAssociation #ADGM